Charleston Half Training – 12/1-12/7 – Week 5

And the weekends go by with a snap.  This week went pretty well: Monday 12/1 -60 minutes barre  Tuesday 12/2 - 60 minutes personal training + 3 miles Wednesday 12/3 - 3 miles  Thursday 12/4 - 1 mile Friday 12/5 - 2 miles Saturday 12/6 - 4 miles + 60 minutes personal training + 1 mile + 60 minutes barre Sunday 12/7 - Jingle all the Way 5K + 1 mile + 60 minutes yoga Total: 18.1 miles I covered about 4 miles…

Friday Five – Favorite Things at the Moment II

Happy Happy Friday!  This weekend I will be getting my tree (Ross Elementary School is selling them for those who are local) and decorating the casa. Today I am linking up with Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia and the theme is “Friday Favorites.”  I am going to share my Five Favorite Things at the Moment, in no particular order and a bit random: 1. Trader Joe’s Mint Peppermint Waffle Cookies Last weekend I went to TJs to pickup some lettuce and toilet paper…and walked…

Tasty Thursday – Holiday Cornflake Wreaths

December = holiday parties and potlucks galore! Today I wanted to share a quick and easy (but a little messy) Pinterest inspired recipe.  If you enjoy Rice Krispies Treats, then you may like these!  I’ve had pretty good luck with my Pinterest projects (see my Fourth of July Strawberries here).  Like last time, here are a few of my favorite holiday fails from the Pinterest Fail website. Snowman Cookies Strawberry Santas Ingredients 1/3 cup margarine or butter 1 package of…

Monthly Goals – December 2014

This is the time of the year in which I begin reflecting on my goals and start thinking of ones for next year.  While my 2015 goals are still in draft form (I’ll post a final version as we approach the new year) there is one action I would like to start this month: set monthly goals.  This makes sense as part of my goal setting strategy.  I have long term  goals and I want to break them up into…

2014 SOME Trot for Hunger 5K Race Recap

This past Thursday I participated in the So Others May Eat (SOME) Trot for Hunger 5K in Washington, DC (here is a link to last year’s recap).   Image: SOME Trot for Hunger Packet Pickup Like last year, organizers offered three packet pickup options the week of the race: Pacers Logan Circle Pickup on Tuesday Pacers Alexandria Pickup on Wednesday Race Day Pickup My friend Jenn picked up my bib and shirt (long sleeve cotton) for me.  Race Goals (“A”…

Charleston Half Training 11/23-11/29 – Week 4

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday… how is it December already?!? Monday 11/24 - Rest day  Tuesday 11/25 - Rest day  Wednesday 11/26 - Rest day Thursday 11/27 - SOME Trot for Hunger 5K Friday 11/28 - 3 miles Saturday 11/29 - 3 miles + 60 minutes personal training Sunday 11/30 - 5 miles (remainder of 11/29 scheduled 8 miles) Total: 14.1 miles Mileage-wise I ran about 2 miles less than last week, for a total of 77.1 miles for the month.  …

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 27, 2014 Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving! Today I will be trotting along Pennsylvania Avenue with a few thousand  people in Washington, DC.  Then I will head to Maryland to celebrate the holiday with family.  And have a slice (or two) of pumpkin pie! Gobble Gobble!

Inaugural Harbor Lights Half Marathon Recap

November 26, 2014 Missed the Inaugural Harbor Lights 5K race recap? Image: Harbor Lights Half Marathon Expo Volunteering Following the Harbor Lights 5K I went inside the Half Moon Cruise and Celebration Center for my volunteer shift.  As a J&A Ambassador, one of our responsibilities is to volunteer at their booth (J&A or non J&A expos) if we are available. I met a few of the other ambassadors - Jim, Jenn, Corinne and Lisa and we were there to answer…

Inaugural Harbor Lights 5K Race Recap

November 25, 2014 This past weekend I participated in the Inaugural Harbor Lights 5K and Half Marathon in Norfolk, Virginia. This event is managed my J&A racing, the same company who runs the Shamrock 8K, Half Marathon, and Marathon in March.   Image: Harbor Lights Half Marathon In July 2014 J&A sent the below email: Inaugural Event - Cool! Special Introductory Rate - Yes! J&A Race - Even Better! Get Lit Challenge - Fun! I signed up two days later and…

Charleston Half Training 11/17-11/23 – Week 3

November 24, 2014 And another training week comes to a close.  Here is how my week went: Monday 11/16 - Rest day  + stretching/foam rolling Tuesday 11/17 - Rest day  + stretching/foam rolling Wednesday 11/18 - Rest day  + stretching/foam rolling Thursday 11/19 - Rest day  + stretching/foam rolling Friday 11/20 - Rest day  + stretching/foam rolling Saturday 11/21 - Harbor Lights 5K + volunteering Sunday 11/22 - Harbor Lights Half Marathon + 75 minutes yoga Total: 16.2 miles I had more rest…